Colorado State Patrol investigators are searching for suspects after about 600 pounds of marijuana scheduled to be destroyed were stolen from a evidence trailer last week, according to the agency.
The theft was discovered Friday morning when an evidence technician was conducting a property walkthrough of the Arapahoe County facility, according to a news release from Colorado State Patrol.
State patrol officials believe the marijuana was stolen after dark three days earlier on Tuesday, April 1, according to the release.
No suspects had been identified as of Wednesday afternoon, but investigators were searching for two cars that might be connected to the burglary: a light-colored Chevrolet Silverado and a white Honda CRV, the release stated.
State patrol officials said the thieves used a power tool to remove a lock on the evidence facility’s gates.
“Security camera system checks and exterior property walkthroughs have been increased to identify security issues faster and ensure evidence integrity,” officials stated in the release. “A comprehensive internal investigation is now underway to determine if established protocols were violated.”
There was no active case involving the marijuana and no other evidence was stolen, state patrol officials said in the release.
A report was filed with the Englewood Police Department, but the Colorado State Patrol is actively investigating the burglary.
Anyone with information on the burglary or the suspect vehicles is asked to contact state investigators at 303-239-4501
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